Opel Corsa 3 Doors (2000 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (2001 – 2005): specs compared

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 125 hp. The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.3 s. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 960 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 79 mm longer than the Opel Corsa 3 Doors.

Opel Corsa 3 Doors Opel Corsa 3 Doors 2000 – 2003 Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 2001 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2000 – 2003 2001 – 2005
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 8 10
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 58 – 125 hp 54 – 130 hp
Torque 85 – 170 Nm 106 – 310 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.0 – 17.0 s 9.3 – 17.5 s
Top speed 155 – 203 km/h 152 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.7 – 7.9 L/100 km 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,818 – 3,820 mm 3,899 mm
Width 1,646 – 1,651 mm 1,651 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,489 mm 2,461 mm
Curb weight 880 – 1,085 kg 960 – 1,115 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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